One of the first lofi artists to gain traction on Soundcloud and develop the sound of the genre today, the Oatmello project blends elements of jazz, ambient, hip hop, and electronic into a dream-like, introspective experience that has accumulated over 250M streams worldwide. Envisioned as an antidote to our current world of attention-demanding media, constant notifications, and building anxiety, Oatmello sees his music as a continuation of the tradition of instrumental hip-hop, which has existed for 30 years. Classically trained in piano, Oatmello continuously explores new sounds, production techniques, and collaborations seeking to continue the evolution of the genre. Closing out 2024 with Imperfections (Side A), Oatmello and friends welcome 2025 with Imperfections (Side B). Four tracks with two featuring jazz musician Heemo*, one featuring genreless beatmaker SwuM, and one featuring transcendent musician Project AER. The result is a melting pot of genres and styles: jazz, lofi house, boom bap, ambient, and more. It's a proper showcase of Oatmello's interests and sonic possibilities. Focus track "Long Road Home" is an eleven minute auditory journey, one that's immersive, captivating, and cinematic. One that demands multiple listens.